Actually, when Zerrer first came to Tonganoxie in 1994, school classes were slightly bigger and the commission had about 500 participants. Zerrer, though, anticipates the numbers rising again in the next few years.

With four fields being utilized at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds, there's usually someone playing throughout the week.

From T-ball to intermediate leagues, boys and girls teams are busy in Tonganoxie. Although not all age groups compete with many outside communities, some teams face Bonner Springs, Basehor, Lansing, De Soto, Linwood and Edwardsville.

In the past, local businesses have sponsored the various teams, but this year, TRC tried a new concept by issuing team shirts with all sponsoring business names on the back.

In the Intermediate League (13-14), only three boys' teams are playing and only one girls' team has been formed. Mark Nowasell (Teal), Bill Shaw (California Blue) and Tom Gurss (Gold) are coaches for the boys teams and Kelly Gonser (Red) is the girls coach.

Teams already have played two weeks of baseball and softball. Results from games played in Tonganoxie are: